What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Palermo is to fly which costs €85 - €190 and takes 5h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €85 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Palermo via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 20m.

How far is it from Santander to Palermo?

The distance between Santander and Palermo is 1567 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Palermo without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Palermo without a car is to bus and train which takes 33h 57m and costs €390 - €900.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Palermo?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Santander to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Palermo bus from?

Santander to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Palermo?

The best way to get from Santander to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bordeaux, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 42h 20m.

Where does the Santander to Palermo bus arrive?

Santander to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Palermo?

Book your Santander to Palermo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5839+ hotels available in Palermo.

Santander to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Palermo by plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SDR - PMO
5h 52m
€89–182
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
33h 4m
€294–438
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
33h 57m
€390–856
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Palermobus
42h 20m
€160–361
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus
2. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Civitavecchiaferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port of Palermoferry
43h 5m
€185–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Parmabus
3. Take the bus from Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
2d 3h
€124–176

Santander to Palermo by bus

7Weekly Buses

42h 20mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,566.6 km
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Palermo, Italy?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Palermo via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 42h 20m.

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